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SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial
Cookery

CRICOS Code : 115088J

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication

Education Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as: SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Units of Competency

Total number of units: 25 units must be completed: 20 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

3 units from Group A or Group B below,

2 units from Group A, Group B or Group C below,

NOUnit Code & TitleCore (C) Elective (E)
1SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safetyC
2SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practicesC
3SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryC
4SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipmentC
5SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and saladsC
6SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsC
7SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesC
8SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesC
9SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishesC
10SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishesC
11SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishesC
12SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsC
13SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breadsC
14SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cookC
15SITHKOP009* Clean kitchen premises and equipmentC
16SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipesC
17SITHPAT016* Produce dessertsC
18SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skillsC
19SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stockC
20SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practicesC
21SITHCCC040* Prepare and Serve CheeseE Group A
22SITHCCC039* Produce pates and terrinesE Group A
23BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practiceE Group C
24SITXINV007 Purchase GoodsE Group C
25SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffetsE Group A

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Duration

Full time: over a period of 52 weeks

- 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 6 weeks holiday breaks and 10 Weeks of work placement.
- Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

Work-Based Training (WBT)

To meet the qualification requirements for unit SITHCCC043 – Work Effectively as a Cook, students must complete a minimum of 48 food service periods of 4 hours each in a commercial kitchen i.e. 192 hours of work based training.

You are required to undertake 20 hours of study per week and participate in 20 hours of work placement per week until all required 192 hours are completed.

It is mandatory to complete your work placement hours at least one week prior to course completion.

Students can also complete their work placement during holiday weeks.

Mode of Delivery

Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided leaning and theory assessments at Home, Work placement and simulated workplace environment.

Fees

For fee details, please refer to this link
Or contact admissions@mia.edu.au

Campus Location

Melbourne, Victoria
Main Campus: Unit 8, Level 1, 1 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Training Kitchen: Shop 16-18, 47 Paisley Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Admission Requirements

The SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher

English Requirement

1.

IELTS (General or Academic) overallPTE AcademicTOEFL PBTOEFL IBTCAE Scale ELICOS (General English)
650-58547-58778-82169-175n/a
5.54650662162+ 15 weeks
5.03847851154+ 30 weeks
4.53045040146+ 45 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants).

OR

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

4. Applicants originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS, or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

OR

5. Applicants must undertake English Placement Test on campus

Age Requirement

Minimum age of 18 years and above

Additionally, the learner is required to

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

Onshore International Students

Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience

Employment Pathways

Graduates may find employment in Education and training Industry as a:

Commercial Cook

Kitchen supervisor

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

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We at Melbourne Institute of Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which we opreate. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for the Country and community today and for future generations.